![]() "It kind of shows you how to make a bargain and see what other people have to trade in their land and see their creativity," said Aidan Anders. The BMS "Silk Road" covers two floors in the school, with selected classrooms acting as countries along the trade route and the hallways marked with posters and pictures simulating deserts, seas, water stops, and areas that might be filled with bandits. The Silk Road also introduced Europe to new foods and spices (though, contrary to myth, Marco Polo did not bring back pasta to Italy). The name for the trade route comes from China's chief export, silk, which wasn't available in Europe before Genghis Khan established law and order and safe passage for travelers and traders along the routes the comprised the Silk Road. China managed to keep the production method secret for centuries and Rome, with only gold to trade, found its reserves becoming depleted. "This shows them the very first way that things traveled from one side of the world to the other." "Today kids just get on the Internet and they think it’s so easy," D'Alba said. The Silk Road put the world on the path of global trade. The Silk Road recreation gives students a chance to learn about history, geography, climate, culture, civilization and, of course, trade. Many of the children dress in costumes of the nations along the world's first stable trading route that connected China with Rome and started the process of global trade. One of the most memorable days of sixth grade at Batavia Middle School is the day students recreate the Silk Road, says Social Studies teacher Stephanie D’Alba. "That is definitely a way to thank the people who have served us." "I think if you can’t talk to the people who have served us and thank them in person for what they have done, then look to the American flag," Mia said. Mia said she appreciated the flag because it symbolizes the sacrifices others have made so she can live in peace and security and pursue an education and the activities in life she enjoys. ![]() Stanko is a Vietnam veteran, serving in Vietnam from 1967-69 with the Marines. ![]() Joe's Brass Band.Īll of the student essays were bound into the book to leave at the VA Center for the veterans to read and one copy, along with a Certificate of Appreciation, was given to Stephen Stanko by Frank Panepento. Students at the school wrote essays and made paper flags for the veterans and took part in the celebration yesterday, which included a performance by St. Mia Schrader, a student at Batavia Middle School, read her winning essay yesterday on what the American Flag means to her during a Flag Day ceremony at the VA Hospital in Batavia. Turnbull Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration.The Red Osier Landmark Restaurant, Stafford.Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc.Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc.Bill Fox and Son Construction & Remodeling.
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